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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1930

Page

12

Fruit Growers Meet in City Discuss Orchard Practices

Twenty five Hocking County farmers and fruit growers gathered at the Court house Auditorium in Logan for an afternoon meeting. Speakers F H Parks and F H Beach of the Extension Service led talks on orchard practices and spraying for insects and diseases. Attendees included owners of the county’s largest fruit farms. W W Brownfield of the State Extension Service attended for a conference with Harold Chambers, local agent.

Logan Hocking County Courthouse F H. Parks F. H. Beach The Extension Service W. W. Brownfield

Stolen auto recovered. owner to reclaim vehicle

Police report a car stolen from William Tennahill in this city was recovered by Gallipolis officers on Tuesday morning. Tennahill will travel to Gallipolis to recover his property.

Logan Gallipolis William Tennahill Tennahill

Court House Affairs and Civil Actions Report

Mary Johnson seeks divorce from William Johnson on absence grounds and restoration of her maiden name Mary Straus plus alimony. They wed March 11, 1919 in Athens and have no children. Athens County Savings and Loan sues William and Lizzie Collins for $786.94 with lease sale to satisfy judgment. Charles W. Cable seeks divorce from Bessie G. Cable married October 12, 1881 with one child now of age. New trial motion filed for Harry Millican in intox liquor case third offense. Bryson Lumber granted $3 767.48 and foreclosure if unpaid in five days against Joe and Adda Davis. Edgar Burton awarded $422.87 and foreclosure if unpaid in five days against Nancy Laws.

Mary Johnson William Johnson Mary Straus Athens Athens County Savings and Loan Company William Lizzie Collins Charles W. Cable Bessie G. Cable Harry Millican Bryson Lumber Company Joe Adda Davis Edgar Burton Nancy Laws

Ohio court notes fines, guardianships and wills in probate row

Jesse Hammon fined 106 dollars and jailed 60 days until costs paid for non support. Case State of Ohio v Herbert Howard continued. Final distribution of Conrad Josten estate confirmed. Executor accounts accepted. Will hearings set for Martha J Daggett February 24. Will Wolfe probated. real estate transfer authorized to Otto Duncan. Several estates exempt from inheritance tax including Emma A Droz Mary H Parker Hattie V Logan A H England Samuel J Home Dewey Hoisington Phoebe Patton John Moran Charles S Williams James M Elliott Wilda R Levering. Petition for guardianship allowance granted. Maude L Woodworth elects to take under will. Marriage licenses issued for Samuel E Chapman and Velma Caroline Chambers. Gavie Goins and Augusta Anderson.

Lewis Newton Ernest J. Smith Martha J. Daggett Joseph H. Wolfe Otto Duncan Emma A. Droz Mary H. Parker Hattie V. Logan A. H. England Samuel J. Home Dewey Hoisington Phoebe Patton John Moran Charles S. Wilams James M. Elliott Wilda RE. Levering Gertrude Mulligan Grace Mary G. Mulligan Maude L. Woodworth Robert L. Woodworth

Rotary Guests of Legion at Logan Smoker

A Logan Rotary Club delegation of 30 visited Logan Post of the American Legion for a smoker. Frank W. Harden spoke on Legion aims and disability claims before Rotarians and Legion officers, with remarks on youth programs, the Legion Band, relief services, and pending April 6 claim deadlines. The program featured songs, music, and dancing, followed by refreshments prepared by local volunteers.

Irvin Matheny H. B. Kirkpatrick Charles Struble Forest E. Wenrich Barton Hall Kk. B. Trueblood W. A. Leonard Frank Blasius Mon Cooke Harden Organization of the American Legion American Legions Rotarians Legionnaires Organizationa American Legion Band Soldiers Relief Commission Commission American Legion Hall Weinrich E. L. Pielow Weymueller Erwin James James Krieg Harry Thomas Orland Ashbaugh Edward McQuade New Straitaville Foster Robo Floyd Loomis Virgil Wright Ewald Schmitter Fred D. Hoopes Joe Rowley Harry Sweazy

Legion Leader to Speak at Eighth District Conference

Logan officials announce Dudley White department commander will headline the Eighth District American Legion conference in Logan on March 16. State staff members will accompany him. Vice Commander Harden works to maximize district post representation. Also in Logan, West PTA to host a 7:30 entertainment and fitness supper to raise funds for the milk fund.

Logan Dudley White Eighth District of the American Legion Harden West Parent Teacher Association

Bridge Club Events At Home With Substitutes

Mrs Ray McGovern hosted the I Z Bridge Club Monday afternoon with Mrs Edward Jones and Mrs Byron Wolfe Jr as substitutes. In the Get Together Club gathering Monday evening at Mrs C A Reichey s South High Street home, substitutes included Mrs Byron Wolfe Sr and Mrs Filta Miller.

Ray McGovern I. Z. Bridge Club Edward Jones Byron Wolfe, Jr Get Together Club C. A. Reichey South High Street Byron Wolfe Filta Miller

Easterling Clubhouse hosts Junta Club with Mrs Showalter

The Junta Club with Mrs L K Showalter as hostess was entertained at the Easterling Clubhouse. Primroses and hyacinths in pink and white decorated the table. Dinner at six featured a musical program with Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius, Mrs H V Adams, and Miss Ruth Brooke in piano and vocal performances. The Great American Band Wagon was reviewed by Miss Helen Blasius. Roll call included Valentine verses and Mrs Charles Mondhank of Lancaster was an out of town guest.

Junta Club L. K. Showalter Mary Taggart Blasius H. V. Adams Ruth Brooke Helen Blasius Roll Call Charles Mondhank Lancaster

Logan Patient Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Logan, February 19. Lorentz Smith was taken to a Columbus hospital Monday for a tonsil operation. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs. Esther Smith and Mrs. Harry Eastman.

Logan Lorentz Smith Columbus Esther Smith Harry Eastman

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promote Vitamin Rich Health

The advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as containing vitamins A and D from Norwegian cod liver oil. It claims six tablets equal one teaspoon of cod liver oil and urges parents to give children the vitamins directly for various ailments and underweight conditions.

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Henderson and Bright Attend Beta Phi Sigma Board Meeting

Phil A. Henderson and Claude Bright left Tuesday for Chicago to attend a Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity board meeting and will be away until Sunday. Henderson is grand vice president and Bright serves on the board. Edward McQuade and H. Gr. of New Straiteville attended an American Legion ring in I. Monday evening. Henry Todd of Nelsonville made a business trip to this city Tuesday. Mrs. Louise T. Huffman returned home after a week in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stokes and family. John Arnold of Gore made a business trip to Logan Tuesday. Miss Irene McDowell of Deanville visited Logan Sunday. Sheriff and Mrs. W. R. Lloyd and Mrs. L. F. Hammond visited Columbus Monday.

Phil A. Henderson Claude Bright Chicago Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity Mr. Henderson Bright Edward McQuade H. Gr New Straiteville American Legion Henry Todd Nelsonville Louise T. Huffman Columbus Leland Stokes Jack John Arnold Gore Logan Irene McDowell Deanville Sheriff

Mary Shull Dies After Long Illness in Logan

Mrs. Mary Shull aged 50 wife of J. W. Shull died at her West Logan home Sunday afternoon after a long tuberculosis illness. She had five years of medical treatment. Surviving relatives include husband David Logan son Ernest and daughter Thelma and Mary Shull at home sister Mrs Hartman of Junction City and sisters Mrs Canty and Mrs Vollmer of Columbus. Funeral services were at United Brethren Church with Rev. B C Peters officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Mary Shull J. W. Shull West Logan David Shull Willis Larimer Groveport Ernest Thelma Hartman Junction City Canty Vollmer Columbus United Brethren Church B.C. Peters Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services held for Marry Lane in Logan

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 30 PM Wednesday for Marry Lane who died in a Lancaster hospital Sunday from injuries received when assaulted near that city a week earlier. Rev J Spears officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Church Marry Lane Lancaster J. @. Spears United Brethren Church Oak Grove

Junia Club Luncheon Trip to Columbus Attendees Named

Members of the Junia Club traveled to Columbus for a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by associate members Mrs. H. R. Harrington and Mrs. Evelyn Harrington. Out‑of‑town attendees included Mrs. W. H. Strentz and Maggie Higgy among others. Columbus residents Myra Brown Joanna Wood Lucy Pugsley Bird White Elizabeth Vai and several others joined from the local club circle.

Junia Club Columbus H. R. Harrington Evelyn Harrington W. H. Strentz Maggie Higgy Anna White Ella Rochester Ruth Brooke Minnette McCray Mary MceCray Helen Blasius Mary Blasius Jessie McManigal Emma Becker Carlton Bright Charles Bowen John Smith Myra Brown Joanna Wood Lucy Pugsley Bird White Elizabeth Vai

Franklin Kerr Guild Elects Officers at Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Edward Jones elected president of the Franklin Kerr Guild meeting at the Presbyterian Church Monday evening. New officers include Mrs. R. W. Friend as vice president, Mrs. Earl Shaw secretary, and Miss Dorothy Chute treasurer. Dinner served by a committee before the meeting. Lesson study, devotionals, and music filled the program with several vocal and piano numbers.

Franklin Kerr Guild Edward Jones Presbyterian Church R. W. Friend Earl Shaw Dorothy Chute T. R. Walburn Phil Tachappat Rudolph Brandt C. L. Abell E. B. Trueblood Ruth Heft Arthur Dollmatsch Mijs Violet Brehm Miss Brehm Merie Karshner Hugh Meldrim Walter Prather Karshner H. M. Boocks M. F. Weymueller

Business and Professional Women Meet in Sigma Phi Gamma Rooms

An executive board meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club was held in Logan on Monday evening at the Sigma Phi Gamma Rooms. Several matters of business were considered.

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Sigma Phi Gamma Rooms

Surprise party planned for Wesley Wonn at his home

A surprise gathering was arranged for Wesley Wonn at his residence Sunday evening marking a celebratory event organized by close friends.

Wesley Wonn

Wonn Family Marks 79th Birthday Anniversary

Members of his family gathered to mark his 79th birthday anniversary on Thursday. A social hour with refreshments followed, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wonn and Mr. and Mrs. Chase Wonn, Merritt Wenn, George Wonn, Mary Frances Wonn, Junior Wonn, and James Wonn.

Wesley Wonn Chase Wonn Merritt Wenn George Wonn Mary Frances Wonn Junior Wonn James Wonn

Orchestra to Perform A Concert of Classic Works

Lancaster clarinetist Margaret Maxwell and Waterford violinist Ben H Philson join Racine Frances Hale and others in the program announced by Prof DeForest Ingerham. The roster includes Rosamian Overture and Beethoven Fifth, Schumann Two Grenadiers, Sibelius Valse Triste, Delibes Bacchus processional plus a March.

DeForest Ingerham Rosamian Schubert Beethoven Grenadiers Schumann Pau Sebring Sibelius Bacchus Delibes

Eighteen- member Ohio University Symphony to perform Sunday

Eighteen members of the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra will give a concert at the Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. The group comprises Athens County residents and nearby towns including Emma Lou Keehne, Pome Roy, violin, James Patterson, Ath ens, clarinet, and William H. Wilson.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Memorial Auditorium Athens County Emma Lou Keehne Pomeroy James Patterson Athens William H. Wilson

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